He Died

Whilst we were away, we met lots of people. We met Thais, Australians, Russians, Germans, Americans, English, Italians, Danes we met lots. Boo was the attraction, everyone had to stop and have a chat to him and in return he would give a cheeky smile or wave. It gave me the opportunity to have some adult conversation and exchange travel tips and experiences. When we chatted to the other tourists they would often ask if I it was just Boo and I traveling "Yes, it's just me and my boy" Thinking they were most likely wondering where my boys father was, but they wouldn't ask. Most would comment on how brave I was traveling to Asia with an 18 month old on my own. I suppose I was brave, considering I was very nervous at the beginning but it was something I had to do. And I did it! And I survived, we survived. Not only did we survive, we had a great time  and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

When I would chat to the Thais, they would come straight out and ask "Where baby Pappa?"
The first time I was asked, my response was " His Pappa passed away" where the response I received was a smile. When I got the same look and smile the second time I answered the question with the same response I realised that they must not have understood what I meant as their English is quite limited and probably only comprehended the "away" and thought that his Pappa had gone away as in left us. I suppose he did but he isn't coming back. Ever. So the next time a Thai asked "Where baby Pappa?" I gave them a straight answer "He died". "Oh he die? I am sorry" was the response. Ok they understood that. From then on that was my answer. Often, they would tell me that their Pappa had died too. I couldn't believe how many fatherless Thais we met. Some of them losing them during the Tsunami or heart-attack and even cancer. It was very sad. A few times I got quite emotional when telling them that Max had died. They consoled me telling me it would get easier with time and even giving me hugs. I loved that strangers where happy to give me a hug. The Thais are beautiful people I have always thought so but it made me love them even more. I wish I didn't have to tell people that Boo's Pappa had died.

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The lady who ran this Fish Spa lost her Pappa too. She was lovely and we would stop and have a chat to her almost every day and of course I had to try out a Fish Spa. I was so ticklish I couldn't stop laughing! A very funny experience. I don't think Max would have enjoyed it but he certainly would have given it a go too.